During his 12-year NFL career, Charles Haley was an out-of-control, destructive force: He bullied teammates, picked on coaches, abused opposing offensive tackles and buried quarterbacks. In his Hall-of-Fame induction speech on Saturday night, however, the former 49ers and Cowboys pass-rusher said he was also this: scared and stubborn. …

Baalke’s absence was notable given his history with Smith. Baalke made Smith his first draft pick after he was officially named general manager in 2011 and he’s offered public support amid calls for the 49ers to cut ties with Smith for his off-the-field transgressions. …

As detailed in the story, Seifert and Haley have since repaired their relationship, which deteriorated during Haley’s stormy tenure with the team. But Seifert also spoke about the qualities that made Haley a Hall-of-Fame player. …

The 49ers had just four inside linebackers and one was NaVorro Bowman, who was participating in his first padded practice since he sustained a severe knee injury in January 2014. Inside linebacker Philip Wheeler (muscle strain) and Nick Bellore (illness) were not available. Head coach Jim Tomsula has taken pains to guard against injuries and fatigue during training camp and he evidently didn’t want to have his remaining inside linebackers take an inordinate amount of snaps. …